Where Fiction and Reality Meet
Title: Forgive and Forget Author: Charlie Cochet Publisher: Dreamspinner Press/Dreamspun Desires Pages/Word Count: 194 Pages At a Glance: For the most part, I enjoyed this cute tale of romance and intrigue. Joe and Tom were really sweet together. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: He's hot. He's dangerous. And he can't remember anything. As the owner of... Continue Reading →
Title: Finley (Sunset Cove: Book One) Author: Ella Frank Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 360 Pages At a Glance: Finley was fun. Sooo romantic and lovely, but without being overdone. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It's time to come home, Finn. It’s been seven years since Daniel Finley left his hometown in Florida for the hustle and... Continue Reading →
Title: Patchwork Paradise Author: Indra Vaughn Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 262 Pages At a Glance: Another great story from Indra Vaugh. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Oliver and Samuel’s relationship is fairy-tale perfect. They share a gorgeous house in Antwerp, go out with their friends every weekend, and count down the days to their dream... Continue Reading →
Title: Trailer Trash Author: Marie Sexton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 340 Pages At a Glance: Not gonna lie, this story was nowhere near the upbeat end of the spectrum, but it was very real and definitely a worthy read. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: It’s 1986, and what should have been the greatest summer of... Continue Reading →
Title: Under a Sky of Ash Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 270 Pages At a Glance: I need everyone to read this book so that I can speak openly about it, because ALSDFJSLFDJLASJDF!!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: More than a decade after leaving Colorado to attend college and escape his past, Isaiah... Continue Reading →
Title: Lay It Down Author: Mary Calmes Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 126 Pages At a Glance: If you love a quick read with a bit of fun and some ooey-gooey love-at-first-sight, you just might eat this up! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Paradise can be hell. Most people would say being stranded in the villa... Continue Reading →
Title: Out of Frame: In Focus Author: Megan Erickson Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) LLC Pages/Word Count: 203 Pages At a Glance: If you’re a fan of this series—and, how could you not be—you definitely need to add this one to the collection. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Perpetually shy, Quinn Mathers is content to remain in... Continue Reading →
Title: Between Ghosts Author: Garrett Leigh Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 246 Pages At a Glance: Between Ghosts wasn’t perfect. It wasn’t my favorite of Leigh’s books, but it was still very, very good. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: In 2003, journalist Connor Regan marched through London to add his voice to a million others, decrying... Continue Reading →
Title: Us (Him: Book Two) Authors: Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy Publisher: Rennie Road Books Pages/Word Count: 255 Pages At a Glance: There were a few little things that felt different about Us, making it fall a bit short of a homerun for me, but those things aside, I ended up really, really enjoying this... Continue Reading →
Title: Food for Thought (A Tale of the Curious Cookbook) Author: Amy Lane Narrator: Philip Alces Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Run Time: 2 hours and 50 minutes At a Glance: I enjoyed how Food for Thought played out, but it just wasn’t my favorite narration. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Emmett Gant was planning to tell his... Continue Reading →
Title: Blueberry Boys Author: Vanessa North Publisher: Riptide Publishing Pages/Word Count: 186 Pages At a Glance: I had high expectations for Blueberry Boys—both built up in my own mind, and then as early praise started to roll in—and I’m happy to say that it completely lived up to the hype. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Connor... Continue Reading →
Title: That One Kid Who Freaked Out, or Whatever Author: A.J.J. Bourque Publisher: Alwick Press Pages/Word Count: 198 Pages At a Glance: That One Kid Who Freaked Out, or Whatever is a nice addition to the LGBTQ YA space; I’m so glad I stumbled upon it! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Seventeen-year-old Nicandro Stellan Colby is... Continue Reading →
Title: Glitterland (Spires: Book One) Author: Alexis Hall Narrator: Nicholas Boulton Publisher: Riptide Publishing Run Time: 6 hours and 42 minutes At a Glance: Nicholas Boulton’s voice is like butter. The timbre and the cadence are almost hypnotic. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Ash Winters is barely holding on, near drowning in his own darkness and... Continue Reading →
Title: Clockwork Heart (Clockwork Love: Book One) Author: Heidi Cullinan Publisher: Samhain Publishing Pages/Word Count: 250 Pages At a Glance: I think Heidi Cullinan has just scratched the surface of this world, and I truly can’t wait to see more! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Love, adventure and a steaming good time. As the French army... Continue Reading →
Title: Breakaway Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 240 Pages At a Glance: Pick this one up, guys. I promise you will laugh, you will swoon, you will learn about hockey, and you will be so glad you read it. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Drafted to play for the Jacksonville Sea Storm, an... Continue Reading →
Title: If Only in My Dreams Author: Keira Andrews Publisher: Self-Published Pages/Word Count: 143 Pages At a Glance: This one was definitely another win for the fa-la-la-lidays!!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Charlie Yates is desperate. It’s almost Christmas and his flight home from college has been delayed. For days. Charlie promised his little sister Ava... Continue Reading →
Title: Unwrapping Hank Author: Eli Easton Narrator: Tristan Wright Publisher: Self-Published Run Time: 4 hours and 4 minutes At a Glance: I HIGHLY recommend this one, guys!! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Sloane loves a good mystery. He grew up as the son of two psychiatrists, so he finds most people tediously easy to figure out.... Continue Reading →
Title: The Imperfection of Swans Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 284 Pages At a Glance: Brandon, guess what? You do a great job! I definitely plan to keep reading and recommending your stories! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Kevin Bivanti’s dream is to open a wedding dress shop, a place with the stunning... Continue Reading →
Title: Powerless (The Borders War: Book Three) Author: S.A. McAuley Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 159 Pages At a Glance: Intense doesn’t even begin to describe the final chapters of Powerless, and what’s in store for you in the rest of the series. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: He was built to be invincible. Merq... Continue Reading →
Titles: One Breath, One Bullet and Dominant Predator (The Borders War: Books 1 and 2) Author: S.A. McAuley Publisher: Pride Publishing Pages/Word Count: 53k/50k Words At a Glance: So much action. So much intrigue. So many heart-stopping situations and incredible characters ... I can’t get enough of this story. Reviewed By: Jules Blurbs: One Breath, One Bullet: Face... Continue Reading →
Title: Old Acquaintance (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Avon Gale Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 37 Pages At a Glance: I absolutely love Avon Gale's writing. Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Andrew Starling thought when he sold his medical database software to a national corporation, it would finally give him and his wife the financial... Continue Reading →
Title: Christmas Miracles of a Recently Fallen Spruce (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Brandon Witt Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 26 Pages At a Glance: What a fantastically hilarious and fun read this was! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Paxton Peterson’s favorite day of the year is his annual Gay Boy Christmas dinner. He’s checked... Continue Reading →
Title: The Millionaire Upstairs (Dreamspun Desires) Author: M.J. O’Shea Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 198 Pages At a Glance: If you're in the mood for a fun, well-written, well-researched, office romance with just a bit of drama, I'm sure you'll enjoy The Millionaire Upstairs as much as I did! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: He might... Continue Reading →
Title: Grateful (Sleigh Ride: Advent Calendar 2015) Author: Kim Fielding Publisher: Dreamspinner Press Pages/Word Count: 40 Pages At a Glance: I definitely recommend this fun little read! Reviewed By: Jules Blurb: Nate Roth’s latest dumb stunt has left him with a broken arm, black eye, and stitched chin—and extra trepidation about visiting his family for... Continue Reading →
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